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Coca-Cola hires Rob Gehring from Monster Energy to run its North American operations
Coca-Cola is trying to maintain growth as consumers face higher gas and grocery prices.
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10-year Treasury yield is little changed to end a volatile week
The 10-year Treasury note yield was relatively unchanged on Friday after recent selling pressure intensified.
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Airlines waive change fees ahead of nor'easter as flight delays trickle in
Flight disruptions were minimal for Saturday as of Friday morning.
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Trump, Xi wrap state visit centered on spectacle over substance. Here are the top takeaways
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi went heavy on the ceremony and light on deliverables as they danced around Taiwan and Iran during two days in Washington.
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Saudi Arabia crude oil exports hit highest level since Iran war began despite pipeline outage
Saudi exports are rising despite escalating attacks on its infrastructure from Iran-backed militants in Yemen and Iraq.
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Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise
Save or Overpay? What to do with your mortgage if interest rates rise
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Burnham pledges extra £210m towards regenerating boarded-up high streets
Funds to help local people turn empty shops, pubs and clubs into community hubs, shared workspaces and cafesThe UK government has pledged £210m to regenerate high streets by taking boarded-up shops, pubs and clubs and turning them into shared workspaces, cafes and community hubs.Andy Burnham said the funds would “help put power back into the hands of locals who know their area best” as part of his effort to “restore pride and bring hope back”. Continue reading...
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Meta's 'powerful breakout' sets up a unique trading strategy, says Mike Khouw
With a brilliant hardware funnel and an options market pricing in juicy short-term premiums, Meta looks primed for a powerful breakout into 2027.
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How Labour can reform Britain’s pensions triple lock | Letters
Readers offer solutions to the thorny problem facing the government, in response to an article by Gaby HinsliffGaby Hinsliff (Britain needs cash and everyone knows we should break the pensions triple lock. Where is the courage?, 22 September) is right that public policy should not subsidise wealth without limit, but breaking the triple lock is a poor way to target affluent pensioners. Most pensioners are not affluent. Indeed, a quarter of pensioners require benefits in addition to the state pension just to survive and keep a roof over their heads.If the aim is to stop subsidising wealth, a more direct target is the generous tax treatment of private pension savings. A taxpayer contributing £100 to a pension can receive £40 or £45 in tax relief if they pay higher- or additional-rate tax, compared with £20 for the basic rate. Tax and national insurance contributions relief on private pensions costs the government a staggering £84bn a year. Continue reading...
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Healey appoints Labour manifesto writer, adding to election speculation
Exclusive: Economist Ravinder Athwal, who worked in Keir Starmer’s team, is poached from Flint GlobalRavinder Athwal, the economist who wrote Labour’s 2024 manifesto, is taking on a senior role as an adviser to John Healey, in a move likely to fuel speculation about an early general election.The chancellor is keen to strengthen his team before the critical budget on 28 October, as the economy is buffeted by high oil prices and rising government borrowing costs. Continue reading...
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Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues
Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.
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Sir David Beckham nets £38.5m after World Cup ad deals
His stake in DRJB Holdings has entitled him to almost half of its £85.5m in dividend payments.
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India's viral Cockroach Party calls election panel head 'biggest threat' to democracy. Here's why it matters
India’s Cockroach Janta Party demanded election chief Gyanesh Kumar resign after reported internal objections over voter-roll revisions.
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‘Major milestone’: TfL to launch new public bus operator in London
Buses for London aims for ‘greener, safer and better-value’ service but private operators say move will not fix problemsLondon buses in decline? Why public transport is slowing to a crawl – visualisedA publicly owned company, Buses for London, will start running services in the capital next year, Transport for London has announced.TfL said the launch was a “major milestone” in its plans to improve buses for drivers and passengers. Continue reading...
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Here's who attended the Trump-Xi state dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a dinner Thursday for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Africa's richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti
The pipeline would strengthen energy security in landlocked Ethiopia, while creating jobs at Djibouti's port.
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Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.
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Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days and restart nuclear talks
The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets Friday morning.
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CEO who posted 'Lake America' sweatshirt photos is no longer with the company
Smith on Sept. 11 had posted an allegedly AI-edited photo on Facebook of her family dressed in "Lake America" sweatshirts.
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Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns
The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.
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People in Shetland or the Outer Hebrides: how are you coping with the diesel prices?
Are you taking fewer journeys by car? Or are you cutting back in other areas to pay your diesel bill? Russia’s war-damaged refineries and the Middle East crisis have erased about a fifth of the world’s diesel supplies and are pushing up the price of diesel at forecourt pumps.We would like to speak to people living in Shetland and the Outer Hebrides who are paying the highest average price for diesel per litre. How are you coping with the surge in cost? Are you taking fewer car journeys? Have you cut back in other areas to pay for your diesel bill? Continue reading...
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Britain’s low-paid urged to sign up to savings scheme offering cash bonus
Government-backed help to save is aimed at working people on universal credit and pays 50p for every £1 saved over four yearsAmid claims that millions are missing out, the UK government is encouraging low earners to sign up to a savings scheme that offers free cash.Help to save is a government-backed savings account that lets people earn a bonus of 50p for every £1 they save over four years. Continue reading...
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UK diesel price close to all-time high
The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.
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Warsh's regime change at the Fed pushes ahead – and meets resistance
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is driving rapid change in some areas, while his emerging policy framework suggests further rate hikes remain possible.
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David Beckham takes £39m dividend as World Cup deals drive record profits
Former footballer appeared in about 12 ad campaigns this summer, pushing holding company’s revenue to $110.5mDavid Beckham has taken a $51m (£39m) dividend from his business empire after a series of deals with brands for the Fifa World Cup.Beckham appeared in about a dozen ad campaigns across this summer’s tournament in the US, working with brands including Lenovo, McDonald’s, Bank of America, Verizon and the PepsiCo crisps brand Lay’s. Continue reading...
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TalkTalk races to sell consumer and broadband arms as administration looms
Customers and jobs ‘top priority’ as company closes in on deals with Opus Broadband and investment group OctopusBusiness live – latest updatesTalkTalk is scrambling to secure its future amid the threat of administration, closing in on deals to sell its consumer and broadband arms as it seeks to save 900 jobs.The telecoms company said on Friday it was in the final stages of sealing deals to sell its consumer business as well as its wholesale operation, PXC. Continue reading...
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Pharma stock soars 150% on injectables deal with Wegovy maker Novo
Shares in Swedish microcap stock Nanexa more than doubled after the drug-delivery group revealed a licensing deal with European pharma giant Novo Nordisk.
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US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.
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Did trade frenemies find common ground at the White House?
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Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
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CNBC Daily Open: The return of panda diplomacy
Chinese leader Xi Jinping promised two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, reviving Beijing's decades-old charm offensive to the U.S.
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Crypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea is responsible for $352 million hack
Crypto platform Bitget suspects North Korea is responsible for $352 million hack
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Homes for sale in foraging hotspots in England, Scotland and Wales – in pictures
From a thatched cottage with a green-topped sweeping extension to a lodge-style home in a town that is heaven for foodies Continue reading...
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Virginia tech firm's CEO, Russian national charged with hiding firm's Russian ties from U.S. government
Oxygen Forensics counted numerous U.S. government agencies among its customers but lied for years about who really controlled it, prosecutors allege.
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Farmers down 240 million litres of milk after heat
Milk yield was affected by a series of extreme heatwaves which led to poor grazing conditions, researchers say.
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What's the smallest amount you'd ask a friend to pay back?
We ask New Yorkers to share the smallest amount they'd ask a friend to pay back.
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We ship our gym equipment all over the world
Northern Ireland's economic output, which is broadly equivalent to UK GDP, rose by 2.3% in the year to June.
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Scam hotel booking sent family to Wetherspoon pub
Which? says staff are turning away up to 20 tourists a day after scammers used the pub's address.
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Andy Burnham talks about ‘public control’ of the utilities but it’s a minefield. We can lead him through it | Will Hutton and Andy Haldane
Nationalisation is not the ultimate answer for companies like Thames Water – but they could be run for the public benefitWill Hutton is a journalist and political economist. Andy Haldane is a former chief economist of the Bank of England Continue reading...
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‘Devastating’: council rejects Frome residents’ bid for regeneration project
Locals raised £1m for Mayday Saxonvale scheme involving homes and park but Somerset officials agreed deal with London-based real estate companyA bold bid by residents of a progressive town in the English West Country who raised almost £1m to create what could have been the UK’s largest community-led regeneration project is in tatters.More than 1,000 residents of Frome in Somerset had clubbed together with the aim of building homes, workspaces, a riverside park and a lido on a brownfield area in their town centre. Continue reading...
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Capital gains tax: how it works, and the pros and cons of another rise
Increasing the rate of CGT is one of the levers available to the chancellor as he considers revenue-raising optionsCapital gains tax (CGT) has been widely cited as a possible revenue-raiser as the chancellor, John Healey, prepares to deliver a tough budget next month. How does it work, and what are the pros and cons of raising it further? Continue reading...
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Oracle Japan shares surge 7% after record fiscal first quarter, bucking selloff of U.S. parent
Oracle Japan shares surged after the company reported record fiscal first-quarter sales and profits.
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China's Xi urges U.S. to cooperate on AI
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday at the White House.
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Atlanta is getting pandas: China's Xi revives a longtime diplomatic strategy at summit with U.S.
Chinese President Xi Jinping promised two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, reviving Beijing's decades-old charm offensive.
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Here's why South Korea wants more control over future regional wars
The U.S. would command South Korean units should conflict resume on the Korean peninsula. Now the government wants to end a long-standing diplomatic quirk
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Mark Zuckerberg debuts $1,299 Meta VR Glasses and Muse Charm pendant as part of AI agent push
At Meta Connect, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed new VR Glasses and the Muse Charm gadget for AI agents.
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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes reportedly to be transferred to halfway home next year
Holmes was sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2022 but has seen her sentenced reduced several timesElizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of blood testing startup Theranos, will reportedly be transferred from a minimum security prison to a halfway home next August.In 2022, Holmes, 42, was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for defrauding Theranos investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars and ordered to pay restitution. The company falsely promoted its technology as being capable of detecting diseases, including types of cancer, from drops of finger-pricked blood. Continue reading...
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Meta gets to consumer AI device market before OpenAI, but Zuckerberg's strategy remains unproven
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's new Muse Charm device is intended to put his company ahead of rivals like OpenAI and Google in AI agents and consumer hardware.
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X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
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UK food and drink trade deficit largest since 2000 at £21bn
Industry leaders call on government to protect homegrown produce in the interest of national securityThe gap between Britain’s food and drink exports and imports has neared its highest this century, as a combination of Brexit, war in the Middle East and US tariffs dented deliveries overseas while imports soared.The UK’s food and drink trade deficit has risen to more than £21bn – the largest since 2000 – in what industry leaders said was a “wake-up call” for the government to protect homegrown produce in the interest of national security. Continue reading...
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'We're all broke': Would you chase a friend for £5?
What's the smallest amount of money you would ask a friend to pay you back?
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Bentley takes on Ferrari with its first EV priced at $230,000
Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser says there is “growing” acceptance of EVs among wealthy buyers.
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History shows financial calamities occur when rates rise rapidly like this: 'Something always breaks'
The 10-year Treasury note yield is spiking to levels not seen in years, and that may be a bad omen for financial markets.
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Senate narrowly votes down resolution calling for end to Iran war
The vote came weeks before the midterm election, where President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans are trying to retain their majorities in Congress.
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30-year Treasury yield hits highest level since 2004 as bond market rout continues
U.S. Treasury yields continued their upward momentum after hitting a 19-year high on Wednesday.
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Oracle sends 'force majeure' notice about data center project — stock drops 3%
Oracle is reportedly looking to delay payment on Project Jupiter if the data center fails to come online in 2028
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Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack
Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.
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France says EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ law should not include the UK
‘If you’re not in the internal market, you don’t get the same protection,’ says French minister of policy designed to curb Chinese competitionFrance is leading a push to exclude the UK from the EU’s “Made in Europe” policy that could result in British companies losing out in the race to supply European countries with low-carbon technologies and electric cars.The plans were raised by Andy Burnham when he met the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, on the sidelines of the UN general assembly earlier this week. Continue reading...
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Launch of UK’s ‘largest AI supercomputer’ delayed by power supply problems
Datacentre hailed by government was supposed to start operating next year but may be held back into mid-2030sA huge datacentre project hailed by the UK government will miss its launch date next year and could be delayed into the mid-2030s.The site in Loughton, Essex, was described as the country’s largest AI supercomputer when it was announced in 2025, but power supply problems mean it now faces a lengthy wait before coming online. Continue reading...
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BBC ‘risks entering inescapable doom spiral’ as further cuts hit TV and radio
Warning from union comes as corporation cuts local specialist correspondent roles as part of plan to save £500mThe BBC has been warned it risks entering a “doom spiral” of endless cuts and weaker public support for its services, as insiders anticipate the imminent closure of some TV and radio services.Morale at the corporation is said to be extremely low as a series of cuts are slowly revealed to staff. In the latest announcement, the BBC said it would be reducing the number of local specialist correspondent roles. Continue reading...
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Vistry is the laggard in a housebuilding sector full of cracks | Nils Pratley
Group shrinks ambitions from 20,000 to just 12,000 homes a year in an attempt to balance the booksThe entire housebuilding sector is in a funk, grumbling about energy prices, the cost of labour, regulation, planning delays, taxes and more, but few have messed up a bad hand quite like Vistry. Three years ago this mashup of the Bovis, Linden and Countryside brands aspired to build 20,000 houses a year, and made itself the darling of the incoming Labour government by betting big on “affordable mixed-tenure housing” in partnership with councils, housing associations and institutional landlords.The City, too, fell for former executive chair Greg Fitzgerald’s promise that a “capital light” approach of pre-selling homes via a partnership model would yield oodles of cash. The share price doubled to almost £14 between October 2023 and August 2024. Continue reading...
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Reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways rise by fifth in a year
Unions say record high of nearly 25,000, including assaults on rail workers and public, shows need for more staff and policingTell us: have you been assaulted on Great Britain’s railways?The number of reported assaults on Great Britain’s railways has risen by a fifth to a record high of almost 25,000 incidents in a year.Unions said the “horrendous” figures showed the need for more staff and policing, as the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) revealed a sharp increase in assaults on the travelling public and on railway staff last year. Continue reading...
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Reported assaults on Britain's rail services rise by more than a third
Recorded incidents of violence and harassment against passengers and rail workers showed a sharp increase in the year to March.
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Firms fined £1.3m after man killed by window that fell from luxury property in London
Mick Ferris was crushed to death when the 130kg pane fell 26 storeys from the Corniche housing developmentTwo companies have been fined a total of £1.3m over health and safety breaches after a coach driver was killed by a falling window pane.Mick Ferris, 53, was crushed when a window fell 26 storeys from the Corniche, a luxury development in Vauxhall, London, on 2 October 2018. Continue reading...
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EU says Trump’s plan to ban US diesel exports would ‘negatively impact both sides’
US president’s suggested 90-day export ban before midterm elections could bring even higher fuel prices across EuropeThe EU has warned Donald Trump against plans to ban US diesel exports to the global market, saying the move would negatively affect Europe and the US.The European Commission has reacted with “concern” to reports this week that the US president could prevent diesel from reaching the global market. Continue reading...
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What really happened in the room with Burnham and Trump – podcast
Pippa Crerar had a front row seat for the PM’s first meeting with Donald Trump. What really happened during that 12-minute press conference? And as the Labour conference kicks off this weekend, she and Kiran Stacey discuss the ethics of journalist-politician karaokePlease keep sending your comments and questions to Pippa and Kiran on politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.comWatch this episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel here Continue reading...
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Price hikes, ads and lower quality: has ‘streamflation’ ruined the TV experience?
US consumers are starting to opt out of the streaming world as several services raise prices without offering many perksIt may not be quite as politically buzzy as the price of gasoline or eggs, but another household expense is going up for millions of people. Disney has brought the price-gouging experience of its theme park home again by raising the prices of most iterations and bundles of its Disney+ and Hulu streaming services. Whether you pay to watch them with or without ads, separately or bundled together, you’re probably getting a price hike of a couple of bucks per month. The few bundles that will remain the same price feature ad-supported versions of both services (plus ESPN). Don’t worry, though; paying extra to avoid the ad-supported versions of those services won’t mean that you’re missing out on some cross-promotional opportunities. Disney’s terms of service note that they reserve the right to insert ads before and after programming on whatever subscription tier they want, regardless of what you’re paying for. True magic!This particular magic isn’t reserved for Disney, though. Price hikes among streaming services have become so common that The Verge has a dedicated page aggregating the news of them, which tends to arrive every few months. Apple, apparently high on Emmy fumes, has raised its prices four times in four years, keeping pace with many of its competitors despite a vastly smaller dedicated catalog. Depending on which version of Peacock subscribers use, they’ve seen their bills padded by five or six dollars a month just since the summer of 2025, including another increase last month. Netflix, meanwhile, hasn’t gone up since March 2026. That’s not a reprieve; that’s a sign another hike must be around the corner. Continue reading...
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Toxic bosses: why do companies protect managers who make working life hell?
Bullying, manipulation and intimidation can destroy lives, yet abusive authoritarians continue to rise to the top. How do they get away with it – and can they be brought to heel?When Andrea finally resigned, her colleagues told her the truth they had always known about her boss. Some apologised. Others admitted they had watched what happened to her and said nothing. One offered the sentence I have been unable to forget: “You’ve been an emotional stab vest for us. You protected us.”Andrea was a senior legal executive with decades of credibility when she began reporting to a powerful new colleague. Within months, something was wrong. Expectations shifted without warning and feedback contradicted itself. He spoke over her in public and undermined her in private. Slowly she began questioning not just him but herself, her competence, even her grip on reality. Continue reading...
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‘You can’t just bet everything on exports’: as its gas runs out, is Bolivia doomed to repeat history?
A fossil gas boom that lifted millions out of poverty has collapsed and inflation is rising – but not everyone believes selling gold and soya is the answerOnce hailed as the “energy heart of South America”, Bolivia’s economy was buoyed up by a fossil gas boom from 2006 to 2014. At its height, then-president Evo Morales commissioned a gleaming presidential skyscraper and installed the world’s longest urban cable car network in La Paz, the seat of government.Flush with cash, the country grew its GDP, expanded social programmes and halved poverty rates. But then commodity prices plummeted and gas reserves started to dry up, bringing Bolivia’s “economic miracle” crashing down. Inflation – once the region’s lowest – has soared. Continue reading...
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Tom Watson’s move to Palantir is the latest sign of how far the rot has spread in UK politics | Clive Lewis
When a former Labour deputy leader joins a firm built on surveillance and military targeting, it deepens public cynicism – and democracy depends on trustWhatever is said about Tom Watson, the former deputy leader of the Labour party has a knack for landing headlines. In the past he did it at the expense of the rich and powerful – from News International, over phone hacking, to the Home Office, over its mass surveillance of our data. But his latest headline – that he has joined Palantir as a senior vice-president – has been at the expense of public confidence in the political class.His new appointment is more than just a private career choice. It sends yet another signal to a weary public about just how far the rot in our democracy has spread.Clive Lewis is the Labour MP for Norwich SouthDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...
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Amid soaring living costs, America’s biggest convenience-store chains quietly overcharge consumers
Guardian investigation: 7-Eleven and Circle K stores often fail to honor advertised prices – charging more at pump and register for gas, snacks, and other itemsMarco Cruz pulled off a four-lane road into the parking lot of a Circle K convenience store in McAllen, Texas, 12 miles north of the US-Mexico border. It was 1.20am on a mild November night in 2025, and Cruz was looking for a bedtime snack after a day of visiting family and friends. He grabbed a pack of beef and jalapeño cheese sticks from the shelf, where they were priced at $3.99. At the counter, though, they rang up at $4.19.Cruz asked the cashier to charge him the lower shelf price. The employee refused, he said, and threatened to call the police when Cruz grew more insistent. “All I’m asking you is honor the price,” Cruz told the attendant before leaving the store and, later, filing a complaint with the Texas attorney general. Continue reading...
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Flash sale: AO snaps up camera seller Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones
Online electricals retailer says latest purchase continues to broaden its appeal beyond white goods, phones and TVThe troubled camera retailer Jessops has changed hands after AO World acquired the business from the Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones.The online electrical retailer said on Thursday it had completed the acquisition of Jessops. Continue reading...
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Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
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What’s on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit, and what won’t they discuss?
Two leaders could discuss tech safety issues and US-China trade ties but may skip over climate emergencyAnalysis: AI looms large over Trump-Xi meetingThe leaders of the world’s two superpowers are meeting in the US on Thursday for Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the US in more than a decade. The last time the Chinese president was hosted in Washington (by Barack Obama in 2015), the issues on the agenda included cybercrime, technology, the climate crisis and human rights. The star of the day was Ne-Yo, who serenaded Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, with Peng reportedly singing along at the state dinner.This time, Xi is meeting Donald Trump, who has overhauled the world order and recalibrated the US-China relationship. Trump is contending with a China that is in a much stronger position than it was 10 years ago. Here are five things to look out for at the US-China summit. Continue reading...
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Rolls-Royce signs 'multi-million' engine deal
The order will see 18 engines built and maintained by the company from its Derby aerospace centre.
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What to think about when buying travel insurance
Consumer expert Harry Kind walks through what to do when buying travel insurance.
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Novo's new strategy hinges on something it can't manufacture: investor trust
Novo has now reached the point where it can broaden its ambitions again, CEO Mike Doustdar told CNBC, but investors remain unconvinced.
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Food banks 'in crisis' amid fears some may have to close
According to the Trussell Trust, an anti-poverty charity, some food banks are having pay for 30-50% of the food they are supplying.
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Rising fuel costs hitting businesses and customers
Business owners say higher fuel costs are creating challenges on several fronts.
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Xi Jinping meets Trump: who holds the cards? – podcast
AI, Iran and Taiwan – there will be no shortage of topics when the two most powerful men in the world meet in Washington. But what do they both want? Jonathan Czin explainsYou know when world leaders ring each other up for a chat? It’s never just them on the line. Eavesdropping silently on another extension, just out of sight, there is always someone like Jon Czin listening in.Czin was the director for China on Joe Biden’s national security council from 2021 to 2023, having honed his expertise as the CIA’s in-house expert on Xi Jinping. He dealt with a lot during his two years working for the White House, but as Donald Trump prepares to welcome Xi Jinping to Washington today, the stakes are arguably even higher. Continue reading...
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Chinese authorities reportedly in possession of F-35 components in Hong Kong
Shipping giant UPS was sending a cockpit canopy and weapons bay door to the U.S. from Australia in late May when it was diverted to Hong Kong.
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They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?
Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy.
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Inside India newsletter: Apple set to take a bigger bite of the world’s second-largest smartphone market
Apple's latest iPhone launch will boost its market share in India at a time when many incumbent Chinese brands that dominate the market are struggling to sell.
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How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.
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£170 a bag? Protein users squeezed as prices soar
Consumers are feeling the pinch from the rising cost of protein.
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US rejects pleas from OpenAI, Anthropic for global AI standards
OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue.
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Trump and Xi come face-to-face as US and China battle to win the AI race
The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.
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Lidl banned from selling copycat Birkenstock sandals, Dutch court rules
Lidl must also compensate Birkenstock and pay its legal fees, according to the court ruling
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Bentley unveils its first fully electric car
The SUVs will be built on a new production line in Crewe, which has been Bentley's base since 1946.
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Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".
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Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI
Stock in major firms such as Microsoft, Nvidia and SpaceX was bought and sold on behalf of the US president.
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Does Airtel Money mark the end of London’s listing drought? Not yet | Nils Pratley
The biggest flotation in five years was a bit of a shoo-in. Let’s see what happens when overseas competition is tougherIndian billionaire’s payments firm plots biggest London flotation in yearsA win is a win, but we should probably contain our excitement about the biggest flotation in London for five years. Airtel Money, a payments processor that operates in 13 African countries and should be worth between £6bn and £7bn, is a welcome addition to the stock market but it would be a stretch to say the event marks a definitive change in the weather to end the listings drought.Why? Because, in a sense, Airtel Money is already here. It is a 78%-owned subsidiary of Airtel Africa, an established FTSE 100 firm with a market value of £11.3bn ultimately controlled by Bharti Enterprises under the Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal, also known for his 25% stake in BT. Continue reading...
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The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc
While Brussels and Ottawa desire a deeper partnership born of Trump-era volatility, the EU has no legal framework to accommodate itDon’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe EU and Canada, Ursula von der Leyen said last week, “see the world with the same eyes”, with shared stances on everything from AI to the climate crisis, the Ukraine war and the unholy chaos unleashed by the current occupant of the White House (OK, she didn’t actually say that last bit. But I like to think she almost certainly thought it.)So, the European Commission president went on, Canada should become “the first associate member of the EU”. In the audience, Mark Carney beamed with delight. The next day, Canada’s prime minister enthusiastically embraced the idea of an “alliance for the future”, to build “collective resilience” through “deep cooperation”. Continue reading...
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UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
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Slip sliding away: football season-ticket holders fear falling down pecking order
It is a symbol of the connection between the fanbase and club, but there is a growing fear executives would prefer stadiums full of one-off touristsThe document known as “the oldest football season ticket in the world” promises its bearer access to every Burnley home game of the 1884-85 season. It is a ticket that predates the Football League by four years, with all the fixtures played against east Lancashire neighbours. All the same, the legend on the ticket carries a stern warning: “This card is not transferable. Any member violating this rule will be at once expelled from the club.”For Burnley 1884 read Manchester United 2026. While the oldest remaining season ticket is preserved safely at Turf Moor, at Old Trafford 685 season tickets were voided this summer after a club investigation found evidence of their having been resold on the secondary market. United said such practices “undermine fair access to tickets for genuine supporters and have no place at Manchester United”. United fan groups again protested against the actions of the club’s ownership, claiming: “The way you treat us is a disgrace.” Continue reading...
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Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says
Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield.
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Our message to global leaders: we need solar power everywhere by the decade’s end | Open letter
As the UN gathers, signatories from Bernie Sanders to Yeb Saño issue an open letter calling for clean power for allThe climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly We the undersigned write this letter out of great fear and great hope.Over the last few months, we’ve seen the world set ablaze by both war and warming. From the conflict in Iran, which has claimed thousands of lives and disrupted billions more, to the series of ever worsening climate disasters, from wildfires in Europe to collapsing glaciers in Nepal, the world seems to be falling apart exactly when it needs to be coming together. Continue reading...
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London buses in decline? Why public transport in global cities is slowing to a crawl – visualised
As experts fear for future of UK capital’s bus network, some commuters are giving up entirely. London is not alone – with worrying implications for the poorest in societyExperts warn that slower buses risk driving passengers away: research cited by Transport for London (TfL) suggests a 10% fall in speed leads to a 6% drop in demand.Passenger journeys in London have already fallen by more than 300m a year, or 16%, since 2013, despite the city’s population growing by almost a million people. Continue reading...
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As Japan swelters, farmers turn to new heat-resistant rice varieties to boost staple crop
New rice varieties give hope that farmers can overcome the climate emergency and a warmer future that threatens harvestsWhen schoolchildren in Shiroishi were enlisted to plant rice seedlings in June, Shinto priests blessed the land and asked the deities for a bountiful crop. Judging by the fields behind farmer Haruki Kawasaki, their prayers have been answered.The 63-year-old is preparing to harvest this year’s crop of hinatamaru, a variety of rice whose plump grains have thrived despite exposure to another hot and dry summer, conditions that typically punish rice yields. Continue reading...
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Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?
To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.
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Guardian political editor asks Trump about Iran war economic consequences – video
Guardian political editor Pippa Crerar asked Donald Trump if he had any sympathy for allied countries suffering from the devastating economic consequences of his war in Iran. The US president said he was confident prices would be lower after the war and that talks were under wayUS politics live Continue reading...
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Why the civil war in Yemen has world governments on edge
Houthi militants have made a lightning advance along the Red Sea coast, capturing strategically important territory in Yemen.Hundreds of civilians have been killed and more than 100,000 people have been forced to flee their homes.The Guardian's Oliver Holmes explains why this conflict has world governments on edge Continue reading...
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Fancy a pint … at Lidl? The bizarre battle over Northern Ireland’s stifled nightlife
The country’s licensing laws mean the supermarket has opened a pub so it can sell alcohol, while campaigners are fighting to help other venues open and get people dancingAt first sight The Middle Ale in Dundonald, Northern Ireland looks just like any other pub. There is a big TV, an array of seating, and beer pumps behind the bar. Look a little closer, however, and you might ask why there are packets of fajitas and gravy granules on the walls.That’s because the pub belongs to the supermarket chain Lidl, but the Middle Ale (like “middle aisle”, get it?) isn’t just a wacky marketing stunt. Northern Ireland has ultra-strict laws around licences to sell alcohol, whether as a shop, pub or nightclub. Lidl tried to get a licence to sell alcohol in its Dundonald store, and was refused, but after a court battle it did manage to get a licence for a pub – which it duly opened next door, selling alcohol to take away as well as serving drinks in the pub itself. Continue reading...
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Spain battles climate change on several fronts
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
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The rise of Big Toothbrush: how did our mouths become such a lucrative market?
People in the UK are more interested in oral health than ever - and you can now buy prebiotic toothpastes and brushes that cost up to £600. Yet we remain in the midst of a serious dental crisisA December 1969 report from the consumer magazine Which? explored a relatively new gadget that, it predicted, many people would be giving as Christmas presents: the electric toothbrush. For those who hadn’t yet seen one, the magazine described it as “not that much different in principle from an ordinary brush – you have a stick with a brush on the end. The difference is that an electric one moves the brush head for you”. Progress indeed.Nearly six decades on, electric toothbrushes can do a lot more than merely jiggle, offering multiple speeds and movement sensors for real-time tracking of where you’ve brushed – some even promise gum-massage or tongue-cleaning modes. Prices range from about £25 for a basic Oral B model to £599.99 for a Philips Sonicare model that gives “smart coverage feedback”. The latest super-toothbrush – a mere £419.99 – features a camera and a built-in water jet to clean between teeth, using AI to identify gaps. Created by Dyson, it’s still, essentially, a stick with a brush on the end (although there is another toothbrush on the market that’s shaped like a mouthguard, with individual brushes, that claims to clean your teeth in 20 seconds). Continue reading...
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The virtual worlds where robots are trained
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
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Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.
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The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.
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Can Europe recharge its battery industry?
Europe has some promising battery tech, but can it make up ground lost to Chinese battery giants?
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I asked my husband to pay into my pension when we had a child - here's why
Molly and Taylor Haylett explain the changes to how they managed their finances when they started a family.
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Why some experts increasingly fear AI will take over
AI agents went on an uncontrolled hacking spree, leaving some in the industry worried
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Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?
More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?
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'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work
The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.
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Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
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Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
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